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.380 concealed carry choices

ericthered
I am interested in getting a really small .380 as a pocket gun
I normally pack a Kahr 9 or 40 cal
I need something very small accurage, dependable and .380

What do you think of the following pistols

Kel-Tec .380 Pistol * Item # 19745536

Firestorm .380 Matte Pistol $219 No Reserve Item # 19748690

Davis P-380 Pistol Black .380 Auto w Holster Item # 19569637

New CZ 83 .380 Glossy Blue Compact Pistol 380 Item # 19635549

Sterling 400 .380 ACP Pistol Item # 19716695

thats'me
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  • mballai
    I would narrow one's selection down to the CZ or Kel-Tec. Would absolutely suggest you handle or preferably shoot one before committing. .380s are a lot like small 38 snubbies--not necessarily easy or pleasant to shoot. Frankly a 38 snubby would be a better and more reliable choice.

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  • richbug
    The CZ is the best gun listed, hands down, but awfully big for a CCW. The Keltecs are So tiny, are cheap, and they actually work, go figure.

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  • raskil
    for a CCW, seriously consider the Keltec 3A-T. They are very easy to carry, almost too easy and are compact/lite. Alot of LEO's carry these as backup/get-off-me guns. Their so lite, you can clip them on a pair of jogging shorts and not worry about losing your pants. This is a good thing during the summer, and they fit nicely in most any jacket pocket.
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  • jsergovic
    Sterling ... NO, from what I've read. They may look good, but ...

    I always thought an NAA Guardian was a tight little gun, but have not heard anything good, or bad, about them. A little pricey to buy one just to try it. ($370 here).

    The revolver suggestion?
    An air-weight 5-shot .357 revolver is as close to 100% as you can get.
    They are getting REALLY slim.
    And it's going to knock the living snot out of a perp who is attempting mayhem against you and yours.

    I'm going from a Tomcat (.32ACP) to a Kahr PM9094 9mm as my preferred "small" CW.

    I think bambihunter[/i] just acquired the 10 oz. unloaded, KEL-TEC P-3AT PISTOL http://www.kel-tec.com/p3at_pistol.htm

    The KEL-TEC .380ACP is fractionally smaller than the 9mm Kahr I just chose, 6 oz. lighter, and half the price.

    Less "punch" but perhaps sufficient.

    After shooting one hundred rounds of .45ACP, it feels childish and "kid's game toy" to be shooting a .32. Even the .380ACP can lose it's allure after a session with .45ACP. Although in defense to Walther, my PPK/S came out from it's 1000 round check with improvements "break-in" did not achieve. It has been 100% since return from Walther. And my rear site adjustment finally has it towing the line.

    I may sell it (it's a bad market at the moment) or save in it's LNIB condition, oiled, dry, and stored in the safe for the right occasion. Same for the Tomcat. Maybe a nephew will want Uncle Jim's gun in 20 years (insert "smilie" here, Sad, and tearing). Subject: Do I sell what I do not want now, or save for future generations.
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  • select-fire
    This topic comes up alot. Colt
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  • royc38
    Go with selects choice. Colt gov't pocketlite or Mustang. Best light little .380 out there.
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  • topshotter
    I was looking at some before I bought my .40 and I saw a NAA Guardian that looked good and I looked at a .380 and a 9mm Kel-Tec and either of those would fit that role nicely.The Kel-Tec .380 was super small.
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  • perry shooter
    Hello I know it is not on your list but the slim locked breach REMINGTON model P51 is by far the nicest carry 380 ever. Flat does not "show" very light recoil fail safe. " quote:"PRAISE THE HARDBALL GUN"
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  • CFPython
    I have a CZ83 in 9mm Makarov. As noted above they are not small guns. They are also all steel frames. In .380, a Colt Gov't Model would definitely be my choice. I sometimes carry a stainless Gov't Model as a pocket gun.

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  • Oklahomabound
    I like the Sig P232-380.

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  • jeanders
    Colt goverment...less felt recoil, a gun you can shoot.
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